Field Guide: A Little Lowcountry Luxury at The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island

If you’re in the mood for mediocre, skip staying at the Sanctuary on Kiawah Island. It is probably the nicest resort in the state of South Carolina with an enormous lobby overlooking a lawn with ocean views, luxurious rooms, a spa, several golf courses, fine dining, a tennis center, and excellent restaurants.

We were lucky to spend the weekend with Trinchero Family Wine group (my husband sells wine.) Sidenote: One of the most stunning Napa vineyards we visited on our last trip was our tasting at Trinchero Napa Valley. We love their wines – especially Bravium, which you can find on many local menus.

The Sanctuary is an oceanfront resort located on Kiawah Island, which is just south of Charleston.

Pack: Dress up. You’ll need a the best garment bag for this situation because you will want to pack dresses.

Do: Lounge by the pool. Play Pickleball. Catch a shuttle to watch games in the Sports Bar. Go on a bike ride. Relax at the spa. The resort has so many options!

Dine: The Sanctuary has 15 dining options including several restaurants, a cute little ice cream shop, and a coffee shop. We had dinner in the Ocean Room the first night followed by after-dinner drinks in the lobby bar. The next morning, we ordered room service for breakfast (amazing!) We had lunch at Jasmine Porch, and took a shuttle to dinner at the BBQ restaurant.

Photo Gallery: The Sanctuary on Kiawah Island

Highly recommend a getaway to the Sanctuary, y’all! It’s a gorgeous place with plenty to do 🥂

Road Trip Tip: on the drive back on Business 17, stop by SeeWee Restaurant or TW Graham in McClellanville for out-of-this-world seafood!

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